In order to be faithful stewards of Jesus Christ and work efficiently for the common good of the Church in Eastern Oklahoma, the diocese has developed the following policies and procedures for Catholic entities in the Diocese of Tulsa applying for funds from the William K. Warren Foundation, the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Oklahoma, and the St. Clare of Assisi Trust. In short, the steps are as follows:

1. Initial Consultation with the Chancery 2. Review of Finalized Proposal by Bishop Konderla 3. Application of the Approved Proposal to the Granting Entity

The first step in the application process is a discussion between the Catholic entity and the Office of Stewardship & Development at the Chancery to ensure that the proposed project is in accordance with the needs and priorities of the Diocese. Our diocesan Director of Stewardship and Development, Mr. Derek Lyssy, will serve as the Chancery contact. There can be several touchpoints in this conversation ranging from the initial communication on whether an idea is worth exploring to more in-depth strategic planning sessions. If advisable, the first step will end with a finalized proposal for Bishop Konderla's consideration.

In the second step of the application process, the finalized proposal will be assessed according to many factors, including, but not limited to, long term sustainability, the due diligence and presentation of the applicant, other sources of funding/donors available to the applicant, and the overall strategic vision of the Diocese. The second step may, depending on the request, also include presentations to the Finance Council and/or the Presbyteral Council. The second step will result in a final decision on whether the proposal can move forward. The third step, if applicable, will be for the Catholic entity to submit their grant proposal to the foundation or trust in accordance with all relevant application guidelines as set by the foundation or trust. In this manner, it is our hope that the needs and priorities of our Catholic family in Eastern Oklahoma can be assessed and evaluated as a whole.